Private Lessons  

Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  info@spinningroom.net.  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.

Classes

Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.

November Classes

Needle Felted Ornaments                                   

WHEN:         Tuesday,     November 29,   6 - 8 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak                   
FEE:  $20 includes materials

We will be using cookie cutters and learn with  a  needle  and  felt  to  make  adorable  ornaments  which  also make  nice  package  decorations. Students should be able to complete at  2 to 3 ornaments in class.

MATERIALS: 
Included in class fee.

HOMEWORK: None
                  
SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed.

Mini  Christmas Stockings

WHEN:         Tuesday,     November 29,   6 - 8 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Robin Barbera                  
FEE:  $25 includes yarn/ pattern

Join Robin and make this wonderful mini Christmas stocking. In doing so, you will learn to knit with 2 colors, while using 2 double pointed needles. The  stocking is great to hang on a tree, enclose in a gift card or decorate a package with.

MATERIALS: 
Needles: 2 double pointed needles size 2 (2.75mm);
yarn bobbins if you have them (we have them at the shop).
Robin will provide kits with the yarns and patterns.

HOMEWORK: None
                  
SKILL LEVEL: Students must know how to knit and purl.

In A Dash Scarf

WHEN:         Wednesday,     November 30,   6 - 7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering                 
FEE:  $20

Need a quick gift or two. Join Kathy to make the In a Dash scarf. With some slight variations, you can make it into two narrower scarves, one larger scarf or even a cowl. You will be amazed how quickly this goes using the Dash yarn.

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: No pattern needed! Teacher will provide variations for scarf, narrow scarves and cowl.
Yarn: 2 skeins Dash yarn (450 yds).
Needles:  US #11 or 13 needles, straight or circular.

HOMEWORK: None, we will start in class together.
                  
SKILL LEVEL: Perfect for beginners who are new to knitting.

December Classes

Needle Felted Gift Bags

WHEN:        Tuesday,      December 6,   6 - 7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak                   
FEE:  $20 includes materials

These handy little gift bags (5" x  63/4”) make the perfect wrap for a gift card or other small items any time of the year. In class, we will learn how to use a needle and wool to felt decorative embellishments and to prep roving for felting into burlap.
Each student will make 3-4 bags.

MATERIALS: 
Included in class fee.

HOMEWORK: None
                  
SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed.

Popcorn Party                                                                  Class is full.

WHEN:       Wednesday,      December 7,   6 - 7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering                 
FEE:  $10

Want to make a bowl of popcorn or string some for a garland for your tree or fireplace, Then, come have fun and learn to crochet your own popcorn kernels. They look so real. A fun way to learn a few stitches.

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: The teacher will provide the directions.
Yarn Bring your odds and ends of white, cream, even tan or beige yarns (or check our supply).  Worsted weight works best but you can user others combined.
Crochet Hook: Size G/ H crochet hook, beads optional.

HOMEWORK: None
                  
SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for those who cannot already crochet. 

Moebius Cowl

WHEN:         Saturday,   December 10,   9:30 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR:  Liz Cassidy                  
FEE:  $30

Learn to make this VERY QUICK moebius (a circle with a half twist that has no beginning and no end!) cowl using Cat Bordhi’s crazy but very cool cast on.   This is perfect for that last minute holiday gift.  We aren’t kidding that it’s quick! Once you learn the cast on and get started knitting in class, you can be done by Saturday night! 

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: Easy Mobius Cowl by Haley Waxberg (free on Ravelry),
Yarn; 150 yards bulky weight yarn (or 300 yards dk weight yarn which you will double),
Needles: size 11, 40” circular needle .

HOMEWORK: Get pattern and material before coming to class.
                  
SKILL LEVEL: Students need to be comfortable knitting and purling.

Monthly Classes and Workshops

Crochet Sampler Afghan

WHEN:      Thursdays, 6 - 8pm
                      November 17 &  December 8
INSTRUCTOR:  Walter Fosdick
FEE:  $90   
You've learned the basics of crochet and want to learn new patterns that can be used for different projects. In this monthly class (running from July to early December) you will have the opportunity to create a beautiful afghan and learn several new stitches and other skills.

MATERIALS: 
Pattern Booklet: Encore Worsted Crochet Sampler Afghan, available at the shop. 
Yarn: 2000 yds worsted weight yarn. Sample was made with 3 colors, and a 4th color for seaming. You may use from 1 to 13 different colors.
Hook:  Size H (4.5mm)  & Stitch Markers.

HOMEWORK: Purchase all supplies prior to class.
                  
SKILL LEVEL: This is NOT a learn to crochet class. Students must know the basics of crochet.

Sweater Workshop

Every 1st Thursday of the month,   fr0m   6 -8pm  
INSTRUCTOR:  Lisa Bates                
FEE:  $15       

Lisa will be here to lend advice, and support for the many aspects related to sweater construction and completion.

Typical sweater details involve: sizing (ease), matching pattern dimensions to your gauge or the other way!, colorwork, short rows,  shaping at underarm/shoulder, seaming, fixing mistakes without ripping  out entire (very long) rows, charts, brioche and more!
NOTE: If your problem is major OR Thursdays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. 

Space is limited to 8 participants, so please call/email to reserve your seat.

Help for Knitting or Crochet Projects

 Every 4th Sunday of the month
 from 1-3 pm

INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering                
FEE:  $15
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Who is It For: those seeking advice or assistance with knit or crochet.         
Please email or call (518 861-0038) so that Kathy knows to expect you.  Also, it is best to arrive no later than 2:30 pm in order to have enough time.                                                    
What Kind of Help: basic knit & crochet issues such as reading and understanding patterns, ripping out or picking up stitches, starting a new project, reading patterns, choosing yarn, casting on, binding off concerns.

NOTE: If your problem is major OR Sundays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. 

This is NOT a session to teach beginning knitting or crochet.
(Please check classes page for those classes or private lessons.)